White-whiskered Hermit
White-whiskered Hermit
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The White-whiskered Hermit is a strikingly marked hummingbird with a long, decurved bill and prominent white and black facial stripes that resemble whiskers. This bold facial pattern makes it highly distinctive.
Where to spot
Inhabits humid forests of western Colombia and northwestern Ecuador. It prefers the understory and edges of primary and mature secondary forests.
How to spot
Look for its prominent white mustache-like stripe and the black stripe below it, combined with a decurved bill. It often feeds at lower to mid-levels in the forest, moving quickly between flowers. Listening for its characteristic calls can help locate it.
When to spot
Active during daylight hours, typically foraging in the understory or along forest edges. It is a resident species, observable year-round.
Where to spot
Inhabits humid forests of western Colombia and northwestern Ecuador. It prefers the understory and edges of primary and mature secondary forests.
How to spot
Look for its prominent white mustache-like stripe and the black stripe below it, combined with a decurved bill. It often feeds at lower to mid-levels in the forest, moving quickly between flowers. Listening for its characteristic calls can help locate it.
When to spot
Active during daylight hours, typically foraging in the understory or along forest edges. It is a resident species, observable year-round.
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Its bold facial markings, including a white 'mustache' stripe and a darker stripe below it, create a very recognizable pattern unique among many hermit species.
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